Job Description

Background of this role

As an Environmental consultant, with 3 or more years of experience, you should already be familiar with regulatory & policy environment in which our client operates. We are looking for someone who has experience in some of our key service areas but also the interest and drive to learn new skills and work in areas they've not yet had the chance to.

Applicants must demonstrate clear skills in on-site activities, technical reporting, project management and lower level mentoring and management of Junior staff. You must also be able to demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively with clients, regulatory bodies and your colleagues. As an Environmental Consultant you will be expected to continue to build on the experience you will have gained in you previous and current roles, applying these experiences and skills on a daily basis working with us. Applicants must also demonstrate a willingness to develop in areas they have little/no experience in and this includes in both a technical and managerial sense as beginning to manage & mentor the junior team you work with (with the support of other Senior staff members) is key to this post.

Good time management, presentation skills and a flexible attitude are also essential to working within our busy and dynamic team. Chartership of any form is not required at this stage, but a desire to obtain chartership would be highly beneficial as well as having a relevant Masters degree, but this is not required.

Main Purpose of job

Deliver advice to clients using scientific solutions for their environmental problems whilst following the company's mission, vision & values. In undertaking such work, you will not be afraid to challenge yourself and most importantly the regulators and regulations being applied where necessary as part of the team. The role of an Environmental Consultant is to act as supporting role within the team between Junior and Senior members whilst developing your skill set in areas that are of your personal development interest before you move onto a senior consultant role. Where assigned, you will also be tasked in training new colleagues and graduates in Peak procedures on how to undertake the various work we do.

This is a mid-level management & technical skills role, perfect for a candidate who is looking for that step up out of their graduate role and into their consultancy career.

Main Responsibilities and Duties

Conduct site investigations and surveys both independently and with the wider team, supporting junior staff in low-level site work where required. Produce technical reports to our internal quality assurance system criteria and quality check junior staffs reports on small projects Support and facilitate the planning and execution of projects to the defined scope, cost and programme to meet our Client's requirements. Managing projects both technically and from a Project Management perspective with support from senior team leaders when necessary. These will be simple projects at first and become moderately complex as the role progresses. Preparation of scopes of work and costs for input to fee proposals for small & Medium projects. Review new guidance in certain sectors and disseminating this information to the wider team you worm withing Train, mentor and manage junior members of staff in graduate and 'new to the business' roles
Applicants must also hold a full UK Driving License and have access to a car. This job is based out of our Warrington office, but there is a option to work from our Lancaster office. We require in office working at least 3 days a week with 2 days work from home allowed each week once inducted into the role.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 38,000.00-48,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme
Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking Profit sharing Work from home
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

Do you have legal authorization to work in the UK?
Education:

Bachelor's (required)
Experience:

Environmental Consultancy: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Willingness to travel:

25% (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 26/05/2025